Instructions to Remove Dried Citristrip Step 1 – Prepįollow the safety precautions for after wash.

Sandpaper or sanding block, various grits.

For crevices and detailed work – toothpicks, toothbrushes.

Scraping tools – paint scraper, plastic putty knife, abrasive stripping pads, steel wool (size 00 or 000).

Paint Stripper After Wash (I used Klean- Strip from Home Depot).Safety equipment – splash goggles/ safety glasses, chemical-resistant (nitrile) gloves, long pants and shirtsleeves.It can be used on wood, metal, or masonry, and is gentle enough for antiques and fine furniture. And you might have to be too…Īfter wash removes any paint residue left from stripping, plus conditions the surface for paint, stain or topcoat. While I was successful in removing the gunked-on, dried Citristrip, I couldn’t re-stain the piece. Note that this method may not work to the extent where you can re-stain the chair. And if you do try my method described below, first try it out in an inconspicuous spot. Please, please, please if you find yourself in a similar mess of dried Citristrip on wood, do your own research to determine the best method to rectify. I’m an average homeowner, novice furniture restoration DIYer. Disclaimerīefore we begin, I must add a disclaimer. If it dries out, then you end up in the same mess I did. According to the manufacturer, Citristrip paint and varnish stripping gel will stay active and remove layers of unwanted paint and finish for up to 24 hours as long as it remains wet.

Can You Leave Citristrip on Too Long?Īs I proved above, yes you can leave Citristrip on too long. It didn’t have to be perfect, just needed to remove the gooey-sticky Citristrip. But I had already bought $80 worth of woven cane to fix the seats.

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